WAC 173-700-313
WAC 173-700-313. Wetland credit conversion rates
The ranges for establishing conversion rates for wetland areas are as follows:
If the mitigation activity is: The conversion rate can range from: Area of activity: Credit Reestablishment 1:1 to 2:1 Creation (establishment) 1:1 to 2:1 Rehabilitation of altered processes 2:1 to 3:1 Enhancement of wetland structure 3:1 to 5:1 Preservation: In combination with reestablishment, creation, rehabilitation, or enhancement of wetlands 5:1 to 10:1 Preservation: Alone Case-by-case
If the mitigation activity is:
The conversion rate can range from:
Area of activity: Credit
Reestablishment
1:1 to 2:1
Creation (establishment)
1:1 to 2:1
Rehabilitation of altered processes
2:1 to 3:1
Enhancement of wetland structure
3:1 to 5:1
Preservation: In combination with reestablishment, creation, rehabilitation, or enhancement of wetlands
5:1 to 10:1
Preservation: Alone
Case-by-case